A highway diversion provides an alternative path until the main one can be rehabilitated.
The notion of deviation comes from the Latin word deviatio . The term refers to the act and consequence of deviating or diverting : getting away from or separating from something.
of a road
The deviation of a road , meanwhile, is a section that distances itself from the general trunk . These detours are usually temporary trails that are established when the main road cannot be used for some reason.
The provision of a deviation is very common when the main road is undergoing works, whether restoration or expansion. Since it is not possible to completely or definitively stop vehicular traffic in modern life, which depends on travel to fulfill work and student obligations, as well as attend medical appointments and other matters of utmost importance, there must always be a plan that provides us with an alternative until it is possible to return to normal.
Deviation of bones or organs
The deviation may refer to a modification of the natural position of the bones or organs . Deviated septum , for example, occurs when the structure of the nose shifts. This condition, which in some cases causes respiratory complications, may be due to a congenital disorder or trauma.
In this framework we can talk about scoliosis , a deviation that affects the spine, leading it to a position curved to one side, instead of upright. In the most serious cases, where the deviation is more pronounced, asymmetries may appear in the body such as the prominence of a hip, ribs or unevenness of the shoulders. It can appear in childhood or adolescence, but congenital scoliosis (from birth) also exists.
Social deviance
A social deviation , on the other hand, is linked to a habit that is not common within the framework of a community. These deviations are behaviors that are not in tune with the expectations and norms of society .
In addition to being a habit or behavior that is not considered normal, it can also be said that it represents a violation of limits, so it is necessary to have a device to control this deviation that offers a guarantee of security and harmony to the rest of the people. the population. Although the party affected by these events is initially presented simply as the victim, it is important to note that in a society no phenomenon takes place in isolation, and many times the stimulus that awakens the negative attitude comes precisely from the future victims.
According to sociology , deviations are linked to the historical moment , the situation and the specific group . A behavior considered deviant in the past may be accepted today, to mention one possibility, while a deviant practice in one community may be normal in another. At the same time, there are actions permitted in one area and condemned in another.
Any habit or behavior outside the social norm is considered a deviation.
In statistics and mathematics
In the field of statistics and mathematics , finally, the measure of the difference that is recorded between an observed value of a variable and a different value is called deviation. If the observed value is greater than the reference value, the deviation is positive.
We speak of typical deviation , standard or typical deviation to refer to the measure that quantifies the dispersion of a group of numerical data. It can also be represented by the letters s or σ (sigma). If the deviation is low, then almost all the data is close to its mean, the value that is considered expected .